Teaching

Department of Respiratory Medicine: Alfred Hospital and Monash University – PhD program

(For physicians and physician trainees)

Mission and vision

The Alfred Hospital and Monash University Department of Respiratory Medicine is a leading clinical-academic department committed to basic and clinical research that fosters innovation and creativity, while aiming for seamless integration of discovery research with clinical research and clinical practice. Our mission is to reduce the burden of respiratory conditions through innovative, patient-oriented research.

Our vision is to:

• Promote excellence and innovation in respiratory research
• Deliver outstanding training and mentoring for researchers across all disciplines and at all levels
• Increase access to research and clinical trials for all Victorians
• Be outward facing - engage with our communities and stakeholders as a trusted partner
• Provide leadership in patient-oriented research
• Facilitate transfer of best evidence into practice through targeted implementation and education
• Attract and retain respiratory researchers to an environment that values diversity, inclusivity, collaboration and academic freedom

Find out more from the PhD program summary document.

Contact for further information

• Respiratory Research Training Lead: A/Prof Natasha Smallwood | Natasha.smallwood@monash.edu
• Graduate Research Student Services Coordinator: Sharmila Ramesh | stm.gradresearch@monash.edu or 03 9903 0368
• Applications can be emailed to: Dearnne Halliwell | D.Halliwell@alfred.org.au

Structure and application

The Alfred Hospital and Monash University Department of Respiratory Medicine PhD Program comprises four elements:

• Preparation support
• Research support
• Funding support
• Clinical appointment

Program structure, eligibility criteria and application process.

Research funding

At the discretion of the research supervisor or Director of Respiratory Medicine, PhD candidates may be offered up to $1,000 per year for 3 years ($3,000 in total) to be used for research support such as project costs, ongoing education costs and travel costs. Candidates may also apply for travel grants through Monash University to attend conferences.

Find out more about the funding application process.